Space Battleship Yamato
“The legendary sci-fi animation, a live-action film at last.”
Overview
In 2199, five years after the Gamilons began an invasion of Earth, the planet has been ravaged by the aliens' bombs. The remnants of humanity have fled underground to escape the irradiated surface. One day, former pilot Susumu Kodai discovers a capsule sent from the planet Iscandar that tells of a device that can remove the radiation from the Earth's surface. The Earth Defense Force rebuilds the battleship Yamato with a new type of propulsion system to make the 148,000 light year trip to Iscandar in hopes of saving the Earth. Within one year, the radiation will drive the rest of humanity to extinction.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Space Battleship Yamato?
Space Battleship Yamato was directed by Takashi Yamazaki.
What was the budget and revenue for Space Battleship Yamato?
The official budget was $12,000,000 and the movie went on to gross $49,827,298 worldwide.
Where was Space Battleship Yamato produced?
It was produced by companies including Abe Shuji, CBC, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, RKB Mainichi Broadcasting Corporation, Robot Communications, Sedic International, Sedic, Shogakukan, TBS, TFC, Tokyo FM, TOHO, J-dream in Japan.
Space Battleship Yamato Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Space Battleship Yamato wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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